Input loses focus after array update

Setup: A series of inputs populated by an array element. When the input is changed, the array is updated with the new value.

The issue: The input loses focus when the array is updated.

Is it possible for the input to retain focus?

The reason I am using the changed event, is because of a related issue.

The same series of inputs, but with on blur event for the update instead of on changed:

When clicking into a new input, the blur performs the update properly, but the destination input requires a second click in order to set focus.

Is it possible for the destination input to be focused?